The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence states that addiction is a family disease. This means that addiction does not merely affect the user…
Amanda StevensOctober 8, 2019
Introduced to the mass market in the U.S. in 2007, e-cigarettes, in the form of “vaping”, has grown in popularity, especially with people believing that…
Amanda StevensSeptember 24, 2019
Growing up in an environment where one or both parents are alcoholic can make life feel very unpredictable for a child. Due to the strain…
Amanda StevensSeptember 10, 2019
With nicotine’s highly addictive nature, it’s no wonder that it’s the most common addiction in America. In fact, approximately 50 million people in America struggle…
Amanda StevensAugust 27, 2019
Deemed as “natural” and a “safer alternative for opioid addiction”, kratom has risen in popularity in mainstream society, especially since it is legal in many…
Amanda StevensAugust 13, 2019
An intervention is the act of intervening and confronting someone in hopes that any destructive or problematic behavior of the individual will change. This is…
Amanda StevensJuly 30, 2019
It can be overwhelming and challenging to enter back into the “real world” in early sobriety, especially if one has been removed through all temptations…
Amanda StevensJuly 23, 2019
Although physical movement is typically utilized as a primary means for weight loss or toning, there are a myriad of health benefits that exceed the…
Amanda StevensJuly 16, 2019
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe someone who has both a mental illness and a substance abuse disorder…
Amanda StevensJuly 9, 2019
With varying definitions between the terms "addiction" and "dependency", in reference to drug use, it can be difficult for someone to discern whether they are…
Amanda StevensJuly 2, 2019
It may start off innocent enough: a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol and you step in to make sure they don’t harm…
Amanda StevensJune 25, 2019
Alcoholism and drug addiction is a family disease, as in affects not only the alcoholic/addict but everyone in their family and friend system. As such,…
Amanda StevensJune 18, 2019
Founded in 1935 by Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is a worldwide organization meant for people who are committed to stop…
Amanda StevensJune 11, 2019
Benzodiazepine medications, such as Clonazepam, are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous system as a depressant or sedative. Clonazepam, also known…
Amanda StevensJune 4, 2019
Adderall is a powerful stimulant medication that is often used to enhance alertness and productivity. Typically, Adderall abuse is most prevalent with students or young…
Amanda StevensMay 28, 2019
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